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Warne in Wisden - An Anthology

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Informationen zum Autor Richard Whitehead is a former senior editor at The Times, who worked in the sport, books and obituary departments in 21 years at the paper. He has been writing obituaries for Wisden since 2012. His previous books include The Times on the Ashes and The Cup: a pictorial celebration of the world's greatest football tournament . Klappentext Shane Warne, who died in 2022, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cricketers of all time - and the greatest spin bowler ever. Warne in Wisden records the highlights of an exceptional career - handpicked from all Wisden publications over more than 30 years and curated for a global audience. Warne in Wisden features coverage from Warne's first Test against India in 1992 - where he took one wicket - to his retirement from Test cricket in 2007, having taken 708 Test wickets. It includes complete reports and scorecards for key Tests, as well as Wisden 's assessment of his impact on the English county game and the Indian Premier League, and his journey from master spinner to global celebrity.Warne combined a prodigious talent for leg-spin with a turbulent life off the pitch. While Wisden 's focus was generally on his cricket, Warne in Wisden also relates the controversies and rows that earned him a occasional mention in the Chronicle section of the book. Wisden 's authoritative and independent voice/writing provides a unique insight into one of the most discussed cricketers in history. Warne in Wisden includes:Cricketer of the Year by Vic Marks, 1994'A Spin-Doctor Writes' by Ashley Mallett, 1997Five Cricketers of the Century, 2000-13Leading Cricketer in the World, 2004-2005'The mighty craftsman' by Mike Atherton 2007'The Ashes Masters' by David Frith 2009The ebbs and flows of Warne's 21­-year­-long careerHis obituary and related articles from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2023 Scorecards of his most significant Test matchesColour plate section Vorwort Including content from 20 years of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack and other Wisden publications, this is a unique take on Shane Warne, from the most respected name in cricket writing. Zusammenfassung Shane Warne, who died in 2022, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cricketers of all time - and the greatest spin bowler ever. Warne in Wisden records the highlights of an exceptional career - handpicked from all Wisden publications over more than 30 years and curated for a global audience. Warne in Wisden features coverage from Warne's first Test against India in 1992 - where he took one wicket - to his retirement from Test cricket in 2007, having taken 708 Test wickets. It includes complete reports and scorecards for key Tests, as well as Wisden 's assessment of his impact on the English county game and the Indian Premier League, and his journey from master spinner to global celebrity.Warne combined a prodigious talent for leg-spin with a turbulent life off the pitch. While Wisden 's focus was generally on his cricket, Warne in Wisden also relates the controversies and rows that earned him a occasional mention in the Chronicle section of the book. Wisden 's authoritative and independent voice/writing provides a unique insight into one of the most discussed cricketers in history. Warne in Wisden includes:Cricketer of the Year by Vic Marks, 1994'A Spin-Doctor Writes' by Ashley Mallett, 1997Five Cricketers of the Century, 2000-13Leading Cricketer in the World, 2004-2005'The mighty craftsman' by Mike Atherton 2007'The Ashes Masters' by David Frith 2009The ebbs and flows of Warne's 21­-year­-long careerHis obituary and related articles from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2023 Scorecards of his most significant Test matchesColour plate section Inhaltsverzeichnis Part One T...

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Authors Richard Whitehead
Assisted by Richard Whitehead (Editor), Whitehead Richard (Editor)
Publisher Bloomsbury Academic
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 08.06.2023
 
EAN 9781399407731
ISBN 978-1-399-40773-1
No. of pages 288
Dimensions 158 mm x 236 mm x 28 mm
Subjects Guides > Sport > Ball sport
Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies

Australia, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cricket, Biography: sport

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